Maya
Synopsis
An Ancient Mayan curse is awakened in the ancient temples in Mexico, and people are killed in strange and gory ways by an invisible force.
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Maya 1989
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-07-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcello Avallone
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcello Avallone, Andrea Purgatori, Maurizio Tedesco
- Original Score
- Gabriele Ducros
- Original Title
- Maya
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Trio Film, Reteitalia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcello Avallone
Marcello Avallone, Andrea Purgatori, Maurizio Tedesco
Gabriele Ducros
Silvano Ippoliti
Adriano Tagliavia
Maurizio Tedesco
Department Leadership Roster
Marcello Avallone
Director
Marcello Avallone
Writer
Andrea Purgatori
Writer
Maurizio Tedesco
Writer
Maurizio Tedesco
Producer
Gabriele Ducros
Original Music Composer
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Adriano Tagliavia
Editor
Angelo Santucci
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maya
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What is Maya about?
An Ancient Mayan curse is awakened in the ancient temples in Mexico, and people are killed in strange and gory ways by an invisible force.
Who directed Maya?
Maya was directed by Marcello Avallone.
Who stars in Maya?
The principal cast of Maya includes Peter Phelps, Mariella Valentini, Erich Wildpret, Cyrus Elias, Mariangélica Ayala.
When was Maya released and how long is it?
Maya was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Maya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maya was composed by Gabriele Ducros.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maya?
Maya holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).